FRANCE CRYPTO KIDNAPPING ALERT Interior Minister Nuñez confirms: 77 crypto-linked kidnapping/extortion cases since Jan 2026, up from 45 in all of 2025. ~200 arrests made. Criminals are targeting private key holders directly, masterminds often based abroad. Govt response: stronger intel-sharing + faster emergency protocols + public awareness push. Protect yourself: 🔹 Stay discreet about holdings 🔹 Use hardware wallets 🔹 Split access across devices 🔹 Don't flex crypto wealth online Security = part of your portfolio strategy now.